Survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Sharon (nee: Klein), his three sons R. Joel Kinkade Jr. of Waterford, Carleton Kinkade (Carrie) of Lahaina Maui, Hawaii , and Kelly Kinkade of Waterford, a grandson Carleton Ramon, a granddaughter Liberty of Lahaina, and another grandchild on the way. Survived also by cousins Phyllis Schroth, Betty Watson, Mary Delaney, Janet Adams, Norma Curry, Gloria Maddox and Julia Gambill, and several nieces and nephews. He was also survived by half sister Norma Jean Cook (recently deceased).

He was also survived by his feline companion to the end, RD.

Ramon was a lifelong lover of roller skating, talked of fond memories of Hemlock Lake and Clear Lake, was a pigeon fancier, and he loved baby ducks. He was a proud graduate of Hillsdale High School class of 1952 and recently attended his 16th class reunion. Ramon cherished classmates and friends in Hillsdale County.

He was an aircraft repairman in the air force during the Korean War.

He retired from Pontiac Motors.

The service was held privately per his wishes. With special gratitude to Bill and Elsie Willcox, John and Julia Gambill, and Pete Schlegel for their assistance.

We will forever miss his smile, laugh, words of wisdom, and zest for life.